mrjonthehat's collection of handmade instruments, with descriptions, video clips and guides to building Cigar Box Guitars, Canjos, Dulcimers, Cajons, Whamolas and other fun items. To buy an instrument - Leave a message here, or on facebook, or e-mail mrjonthehat@yahoo.com - Please browse the older posts in the archive. Cheers.

Tuesday, 5 March 2013

Cigar Box Guitars

Cigar Box Guitars - An Introduction

The thing I love about cigar box guitars, or CBGs is that THERE ARE NO RULES. Nobody can tell you the way you should make them, or play them...It's a box on a stick, with some strings attached ! - CBGs sound fantastic, whether they are strummed, plucked or played with a slide. 3 strings, 4 strings...It doesn't matter... Experimentation is part of the fun. The guys at this website :Handmade Music Clubhousehave been really helpful and supportive, but above all, inspirational... CHECK THEM OUT : OK, here's my video on how to make a CBG...Apologies for the singing :